School of Nursing (SON) information
The University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program provides an opportunity for students with previous bachelor’s degrees from regionally accredited institutions, as well as veterans of the United States military services with honorable or general discharges, active duty service members, and members of the National Guard or Reserves, to complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing in an accelerated format. Students must be committed to an intense, concentrated program of study, which consists of four full-time semesters of nursing courses completed over 16 months. Eight of the core courses include a clinical component which requires a significant time commitment within a regional hospital or other healthcare facility.
Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Admission Information
Admission to the program is selective. Students are admitted once or twice annually in the Fall and Winter semesters, pending available seats. Candidates with a previously conferred non-nursing bachelor’s degree and a minimum 3.2 GPA in UM-Flint pre-nursing prerequisite and relevant science coursework may qualify for Early Assurance Admission. Refer to the School of Nursing website for details. Admission is rolling; however, applications received by the posted priority deadlines will be given first consideration.
The application process and priority deadlines are available on the School of Nursing website. To learn details of the application and selection process, prospective applicants are encouraged to attend Nursing information meetings or webinars, held regularly throughout the school year. Review the School of Nursing website http://www.umflint.edu/nursing for scheduled dates and times.
Students may apply after successful completion of four pre-nursing courses (three for veteran applicants), including a biology course and an additional science course.
The following are minimally required, but it is likely that accepted students will fall well above these minimums:
• Bachelor degree or approved military status
• Combined GPA of 2.30 or higher in Non-Science pre-nursing courses (NSC 180, NSC 209, PSY 313).
• Combined GPA of 2.75 or higher in Science pre-nursing courses (BIO 135, BIO 167, BIO 168, CHM lecture/lab, NSC 207, NSC 233).
• Grade of C (2.0) or better in each pre-nursing course
The pre-nursing curriculum must be successfully completed prior to beginning Semester 1 of the program. Admitted BSN students who do not successfully complete all pre-nursing courses will be withdrawn from the program.
Admissions decisions are made by the Undergraduate Nursing Admissions Committee and are final; there is no appeal process.
English proficiency is required if English is not the native language, regardless of citizenship or permanent resident status and length of time in the United States. English proficiency must be demonstrated by providing evidence through one of the following methods:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based test with a minimum total score of 80 and scores of at least 20 in each of the subtopics
• TOEFL Essentials with a minimum Overall Band Score of 8 and scores of at least 8 in each of the subtopics. (TOEFL Essentials MyBest Scores not accepted)
• International English Languages Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum 6.5 overall score and 6.5 in each subtopics
• Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum overall score of 80
• Examination for the Certificate in Proficiency in English (ECPE) Certificate of Proficiency
Progression in the Program
Students must achieve minimum course passing standards in all pre-nursing and nursing core curriculum courses.
Students admitted to the University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program are charged according to a tuition and fee schedule specific to BSN students. This fee structure is used for all courses elected while in the program. Students will need additional funds for uniforms, annual tuberculosis testing, drug testing, medical equipment, background checks, health forms, pre-entrance physical examination, immunizations, BLS certification, health insurance, and textbooks. Requirements vary by clinical agency and are at the student’s expense. Additional requirements may include a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and fingerprinting. Students need to provide their own transportation to and from clinical agencies. Students must meet health and background check requirements as well as any other agency-specific requirements. Students who are missing any requirements by the announced deadlines will be administratively dropped. Readmission for the next semester is dependent on available space. Admitted and prospective students are encouraged to refer to the Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook, which can be found on the School of Nursing website http://www.umflint.edu/nursing for detailed program progression requirements.
Nursing clinical placements are made by the program director, in consultation with course faculty. Clinical shifts and locations may change pending availability of clinical faculty and agency stipulations. Nursing administration reserves the right to modify a student’s clinical section placement (location, shift and/or faculty) based on the recommendation of lead or clinical nursing faculty from previous semesters. In the case of nursing core coursework offered in both the Traditional BSN Program or the Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN Program, specific course section assignments for NUR 202, NUR 316, NUR 346, NUR 410, NUR 430, and NUR 435 may be required during the registration process. Space is not guaranteed for students outside of standard program progression.
The curriculum is designed for full-time students to complete in 16 months after acceptance into the Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program.
Interruption of Program
Students who do not successfully complete first semester nursing (NUR) coursework may not progress and must reapply to the program to be considered for readmission. Students who elect to withdraw from their program may experience a delay before reinstatement, due to enrollment limits. Students who remain enrolled without interruption in their program are given space priority in assignment to clinical courses. Any student considering interruption of the program should discuss this with their academic advisor in advance.
